Best of Busy Gamer Podcast

Dave & Jacqui Kramer podcasts

Best of Busy Gamer Podcast is a collection of reviews and features excerpted from our short weekly news summary designed for gamers too busy to read our Busy Gamer News Web site. Likewise, these highlights are for those who are too busy to wade through pa.

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Resident Evil 4 Review
10/30/2011
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Duration: 2:33

We review Resident Evil 4: one of the all-time best games, now re-released in HD.
Dead Island Review
10/30/2011
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Duration: 3:56

GrrlGotGame reviews Dead Island, one of her new favorite zombie bashing games.
PAX 2011: Jonathan Coulton interview
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Duration: 1:11

Jonathan Coulton discusses how he created the Portal 2 song Want You Gone in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Chainsaw interview
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Duration: 2:09

Hear from Matt Chainsaw Cheney about his music for Twisted Pixel including Splosion Man, Comic Jumper and The Gunstringer in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Darren Korb interview
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Duration: 2:41

Learn about the musical styles and influences that Darren Korb wove into the Bastion soundtrack in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Skyrim panel demo
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Duration: 3:10

Hear the highlights from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim demo at the Bethesda Softworks PAX Prime 2011 panel.
PAX 2011: Halo 4 panel
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Duration: 0:38

Why was the Halo 4 panel at PAX Prime 2011 mostly disappointing? Find out.
PAX 2011: BioShock Infinite panel
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Duration: 4:36

Ken Levine and his actors from BioShock Infinite share their secrets in our PAX Prime 2011 panel highlights.
PAX 2011: Borderlands 2 demo
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Duration: 3:47

Hear all about Borderlands 2 straight from the media briefing with our highlights from the in-depth demo walkthrough at PAX Prime 2011.
PAX 2011: Rise of Nightmares
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Duration: x:xx

Hear all about Rise of Nightmares in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Sonic Generations
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Duration: 0:45

Get the scoop on what's so different (and familiar) about Sonic Generations in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: The Splatters
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Duration: 0:50

Learn about physics puzzler The Splatters in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Retro City Rampage
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Duration: 1:11

Hear about Retro City Rampage in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Q.U.B.E.
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Duration: 0:58

Learn about the Portal-esque puzzler Q.U.B.E. in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Vessel
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Duration: 1:40

Find out why the elemental puzzler Vessel may be a great pick for busy gamers in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: D & D: Heroes of Neverwinter
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Duration: 1:18

Learn all about the Facebook game Dungeons and Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Mass Effect comics/art book
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Duration: 2:13

Get a preview of the upcoming Mass Effect comics and art book from Dark Horse in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Life is Crime
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Duration: 1:33

Hear about the location-based mobile game Life is Crime in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Orcs Must Die!
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Duration: 1:15

Learn about the tower defense first-person shooter Orcs Must Die! in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Joe Danger: The Movie
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Duration: 3:51

Learn about the sequel to Joe Danger in our PAX Prime 2011 interview.
PAX 2011: Retro/Grade
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Duration: 2:45

Give this rhythm space shooter Retro/Grade that makes use of those dormant Rock Band guitars a listen in our PAX Prime 2011 interview .
Bastion Review
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Duration: 3:49

We visit the steampunk world of Bastion and revel in the depths of its story and musical score.
Alice: Madness Returns Review
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Duration: 6:31

We review Alice: Madness Returns and try to determine if playing this game means you're crazy or makes you crazy.
Sucker Punch: What the Movie Means
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Duration: 6:44

We pick apart Sucker Punch to share our interpretation on what it means and why people hated it for the wrong reasons.
L.A. Noire Review
6/22/2011
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Duration: 3:45

Our audio review of L.A. Noire, the Rockstar Game where you play a mostly good cop.
Audiophile: Grand Theft Auto
6/22/2011
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Duration: 7:15

The evolution of music in the Grand Theft Auto series, from GTA 1 to GTA IV.
E3 2011: Full News Round-up
6/22/2011
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Duration: 11:56

We compile the highlights of E3 2011 - 3 press conferences in less than 12 minutes - with the Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Kinect games and more.
E3 2011: Microsoft News
6/22/2011
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Duration: 3:42

Highlights of the Microsoft press conference at E3 2011 including the newest Kinect games, Halo news and more.
E3 2011: Sony News
6/22/2011
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Duration: 4:13

Highlights fron the Sony press conference at E3 2011 including the PlayStation Vita reveal, a new 3DTV, an apology and more.
E3 2011: Nintendo News
6/22/2011
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Duration: 3:51

Highlights from the Nintendo press conference at E3 2011 - including the Wii U reveal, 3DS games and more.
Portal 2 Review
5/29/2011
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Duration: 4:21

Take a spoiler-free spin through the world of Portal 2, complete with audio from the game.
Hulu Plus First Look
5/29/2011
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Duration: 1:58

We examine Hulu Plus: the good (Colbert, Lonely Island, cheesecake movies and Swedish classic cinema), the bad (ads) and the things that will need to be fixed before we'll buy it!
Astro A40 Headset
5/29/2011
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Duration: 3:43

We review the Astro A40 gaming headset using the headset and its included miniamp. Hear what it sounds like!
You Don't Know Jack: Review and History
4/30/2011
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Duration: 4:59

The history of You Don't Know Jack including the classic parody ads and our review of the 2011 remake.
Audiophile: Dead Island trailer
4/30/2011
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Duration: 3:21

The music of the Dead Island trailer and its literal version.
iOS Games (Complete)
4/30/2011
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Duration: 6:25

Reviews of iOS games The 7th Guest, Atari Greatest Hits, Puzzle Quest II, Sword & Sworcery EP, Lego Harry Potter and Slingo Supreme.
iOS Games: The 7th Guest
4/30/2011
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Duration: 1:33

The 7th Guest for iOS.
iOS Games: Atari Greatest Hits
4/30/2011
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Duration: 1:02

Atari Greatest Hits for iOS.
iOS Games: Puzzle Quest 2
4/30/2011
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Duration: 0:38

Puzzle Quest 2 for iOS.
iOS Games: Sword & Sworcery EP
4/30/2011
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Duration: 1:26

Sword & Sworcery EP for iOS and its music by Jim Guthrie.
iOS Games: Lego Harry Potter
4/30/2011
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Duration: 0:46

Lego Harry Potter for iOS.
iOS Games: Slingo Supreme
4/30/2011
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Duration: 0:43

Slingo Supreme for iOS.
Audiophile: Plants vs. Zombies music
3/31/2011
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Duration: 4:53

We review the music of Plants vs. Zombies by Laura Shigihara.
PAX East 2011 Coverage (Complete)
3/31/2011
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Duration: 14:08

Game indutry vet Collin Moore gives his impressions of games shown at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Duke Nukem Forever
3/31/2011
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Duration: 2:07

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Duke Nukem Forever at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: The Darkness II
3/31/2011
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Duration: 1:28

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on The Darkness II at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Mortal Kombat
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:50

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Mortal Kombat at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Orcs Must Die
3/31/2011
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Duration: 2:51

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Orcs Must Die at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Fez
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:50

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Fez at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: The Gunstringer
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:56

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on The Gunstringer at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Trenched
3/31/2011
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Duration: 1:07

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Trenched at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Red Faction: Armageddon
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:26

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Red Faction: Armageddon at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Homefront
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:12

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Homefront at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Star Wars: The Old Republic
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:11

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Star Wars: The Old Republic at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Nintendo 3DS
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:22

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Nintendo 3DS at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Warp
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:44

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Warp at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:39

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet at PAX East 2011.
PAX East 2011: FirePro Wrestling
3/31/2011
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Duration: 0:39

Game indutry vet Collin Moore on FirePro Wrestling at PAX East 2011.
Lego Universe Revisited
3/31/2011
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Duration: 1:46

8-year-old Pikachu Fan looks at Lego Universe after six months of (semi) continuous play.
Audiophile: Fallout: New Vegas
2/27/2011
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Duration: 15:36

GrrlGotGame shares the stories behind the music of Fallout: New Vegas, from the Rat Pack sounds of Frank and Dean to Western-themed tunes by Peggy Lee and the Kay Kaiser Orchestra.
Fallout: New Vegas - Busy Gamer GOTY Review
2/27/2011
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Duration: 5:55

Our pick for Busy Gamer Game of the Year 2010, Fallout: New Vegas delivers something for nearly everyone with style and Save Anywhere functionality. Includes a roundtable discussion of our differing play styles (good vs. evil), how it compares to Fallout 3 and why the Dead Money DLC may be worth skipping.
Busy Gamer Game of the Year Runners Up
2/27/2011
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Duration: 2:05

Here are the other games we seriously considered for Busy Gamer Game of the Year 2010, all worthy of your limited gaming time.
Kinectimals Review
1/20/2011
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Duration: 4:25

We tackle Kinectimals in this family style review. Is it too cute for grownups?
Kinect Workout Games
1/20/2011
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Duration: 5:15

We check out several Kinect exercise games including Dance Central, Zumba Fitness and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. Find out which one works and which ones need work.
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
1/20/2011
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Duration: 1:47

GrrlGotGame gets her kill on in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.
Enslaved
1/20/2011
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Duration: 0:45

What is it about Enslaved that's earned it so much buzz?
Rock Band 3 and Guitar Pedal
1/20/2011
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Duration: 0:52

Gamewatcher unwinds with Rock Band 3, tries a new guitar pedal and keyboard and examines the addition of orange notes at the easy and medium skill levels.
Phineas and Ferb DS
1/20/2011
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Duration: 0:39

Pikachu fan reviews the Phineas and Ferb DS game.
GrrlGotGame's Post Holiday Walkthrough
1/20/2011
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Duration: 2:41

GrrlGotGame spoofs game walkthroughs with this guide to surviving post-holiday sales.
Audiophile: Morrowind 'Director's Cut'
12/16/2010
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Duration: 7:01

"Director's cut" of our Audiophile tour of Jeremy Soule's music for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
Child's Play Charity Auction 2010
12/16/2010
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Duration: 2:15

Listen in on the 2010 Child's Play Charity Auction.
Fallout: New Vegas - Felicia Day
11/24/2010
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Duration: 1:16

Meet Veronica, voiced by Felicia Day, in Fallout: New Vegas.
7 Wonders HD Review
11/24/2010
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Duration: 2:27

Review of 7 Wonders HD wherein GrrlGotGame takes on minions and invokes Glory from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Crafting Mama vs. Real Crafts by Pikachu Fan
11/24/2010
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Duration: 2:01

How does a videogame about crafting compare to real world arts and crafts? Hear what a 7-year-old thinks!.
Xbox 360 Failure: How to Prepare Now
11/24/2010
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Duration: 1:42

What to now to prepare for when your Xbox 360 needs replacing.
Zuma Blitz First Impressions
11/14/2010
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Duration: 2:06

First impressions of the Zuma Blitz beta on Facebook.
Kinect Setup Tips and Launch Games
11/14/2010
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Duration: 3:33

More tips and guidance on setting up Kinect plus deeper looks at launch titles Kinectimals, Kinect Sports, Dance Central and Kinect Adventures.
Fallout: New Vegas - Welcome to the Strip
11/14/2010
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Duration: 1:57

Spoiler-free look at arriving at the Strip in Fallout: New Vegas.
Kinect First Impressions
11/7/2010
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Duration: 2:46

First look at Kinect including setting up in a narrow living room and launch titles Kinectimals, Kinect Sports and Dance Central.
Dead Rising 2 Review
11/7/2010
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Duration: 5:00

GrrlGotGame reviews Dead Rising 2.
Heart's Medicine Review
11/7/2010
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Duration: 2:32

GrrlGotGame reviews the time management game, Heart's Medicine.
Costume Quest Review
10/31/2010
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Duration: 4:31

Family-style review of Costume Quest.
Pinball FX 2 Review
10/31/2010
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Duration: 1:56

Why Pinball FX 2 is a great game for busy gamers, mostly.
Dead Rising 2 Finished
10/31/2010
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Duration: 0:50

GrrlGotGame finishes Dead Rising 2 (spoiler-free).
Fallout: New Vegas as Second Job
10/31/2010
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Duration: 0:53

Working the night shift in Fallout: New Vegas.
Rock Band 3 Launch Fail
10/31/2010
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Duration: 2:20

How Harmonix flubbed part of the Rock Band 3 launch.
Lego Universe Review by Pikachu Fan
10/24/2010
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Duration: 3:15

Our 7-year-old reviews his first MMO, Lego Universe.
Fallout: New Vegas First Impressions
10/24/2010
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Duration: 3:39

GrrlGotGame gives her first take on life in the Fallout: New Vegas wasteland.
Red Wii and DSi News (Buyer Beware!)
10/24/2010
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Duration: 0:51

Why you might NOT want to switch to a red Wii or Nintendo DSi.
Year in Review
10/17/2010
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Duration: 9:38

Highlights from the nearly 200 segments aired in our first year of podcasting. Some truly great moments!
Dead Rising 2 Gripes
10/17/2010
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Duration: 2:07

GrrlGotGame analyzes the failings of Dead Rising 2, the sequel to one of her favorite games.
Comic Jumper Tips
10/17/2010
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Duration: 1:37

How I beat the final boss in Comic Jumper (relatively spoiler free) and other tips and insights.
Comic Jumper Review
10/10/2010
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Duration: 5:09

Review of Comic Jumper for Xbox Live Arcade.
Borderlands GOTY Marketing Debate
10/10/2010
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Duration: 1:49

Discussion on whether the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition incentive of early access to the Duke Nukem Forever demo is good marketing.
Enslaved Demo Impressions
10/10/2010
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Duration: 0:30

First impressions of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
Hydrophobia Tips
10/3/2010
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Duration: 1:54

Spoiler-free tips on how to get the most out of Hydrophobia for Xbox Live Arcade.
Hydrophobia Review
10/3/2010
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Duration: 0:46

Hydrophobia review.
Nintendo 3DS Launch Details
10/3/2010
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Duration: 1:30

Nintendo 3DS launch details and community reactions.
Dead Rising 2 First Impressions
10/3/2010
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Duration: 1:31

First impressions of Dead Rising 2 including the Zomboni mini-game.
Puzzle Agent Review
10/3/2010
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Duration: 0:22

Review of Puzzle Agent for iPad - also on iPhone and coming soon to Wii.
PAX Prime 2010 Coverage Part 3 (Complete)
9/26/2010
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Duration: 26:36

Part 3 of our PAX Prime 2010 coverage! We take in Comic Jumper, Torchlight 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Infamous 2, Tron: Evolution, Bangai-O HD, Power Gig, Instant Jam and Puzzle Agent..
Puzzle Agent at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 7:25

We interview Telltale Games about Puzzle Agent at PAX Prime 2010.
Bangai-O HD at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 4:38

We interview D3 Publisher about Bangai-O HD at PAX Prime 2010.
Comic Jumper at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 6:13

We interview TwistedPixel about Comic Jumper at PAX Prime 2010.
Tron: Evolution at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 1:03

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Infamous 2 at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 0:25

We get hands on with Infamous 2 at PAX Prime 2010.
LittleBigPlanet 2 at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 1:00

We get hands on with LittleBigPlanet 2 at PAX Prime 2010.
Torchlight 2 at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 3:18

We get hands on with Runic's Torchlight 2 at PAX Prime 2010.
Instant Jam at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 1:42

Learn about the Facebook guitar music game, Instant Jam, from our PAX Prime 2010 interview.
Power Gig at PAX Prime 2010
9/26/2010
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Duration: 0:47

Impressions of Power Gig: Rise of the Six String from PAX Prime 2010.
BioShock 2 Minerva's Den Tips
9/26/2010
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Duration: 1:18

GrrlGotGame shares some tips for BioShock 2 Minerva's Den.
Halo: Reach First Impressions
9/26/2010
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Duration: 0:26

First impressions of Halo Reach.
GOG.com's Stupid Marketing Trick
9/26/2010
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Duration: 2:25

News and commentary about Good Old Games marketing shutdown hoax.
PAX Prime 2010 Coverage Part 2 (Complete)
9/19/2010
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Duration: 17:36

Part 2 of our PAX Prime 2010 coverage: We interview representatives of the Wii title Epic Mickey, Xbox Live Arcade action game Hydrophobia and the MMO for kids and brick fans, Lego Universe.
Lego Universe Interview at PAX Prime 2010
9/19/2010
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Duration: 10:21

Learn all about Lego Universe, and why we WILL be getting this MMO for our 7-year-old, in this in-depth interview.
Epic Mickey Interview at PAX Prime 2010
9/19/2010
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Duration: 5:18

We interview an Epic Mickey artist about the game.
Hydrophobia Interview at PAX Prime 2010
9/19/2010
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Duration: 1:24

We discuss the origins of Hydrophobia, an action adventure game releasing on Xbox Live Arcade.
PlayStation Move Hands-on at PAX Prime 2010
9/19/2010
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Duration: 2:25

We try the Sports Champions gladiator and archery games on PlayStation Move.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Tips
9/19/2010
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Duration: 2:18

Tips for beating Dead Rising 2: Case Zero.
BioShock 2 Minerva's Den First Look
9/19/2010
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Duration: 1:05

We return to Rapture in the BioShock 2 add-on campaign, Minerva's Den.
PAX Prime 2010 Coverage Part 1 (Complete)
9/12/2010
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Duration: 12:10

Part 1 of our PAX Prime 2010 coverage: Hear from Harmonix as they reveal important Rock Band 3 details and we get hands on time with the new keyboard, listen in on Portal 2 co-operative play complete with taunts from GLaDOS, explore Fallout: New Vegas and hear all about our surprise find, Raskulls.
Rock Band 3 at PAX Prime 2010
9/12/2010
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Duration: 3:31

Hear from Harmonix as they reveal important Rock Band 3 details and we get hands on time with the new keyboard at PAX Prime 2010.
Portal 2 at PAX Prime 2010
9/12/2010
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Duration: 4:17

Listen in on Portal 2 cooperative play complete with taunts from GLaDOS at PAX Prime 2010.
Fallout: New Vegas at PAX Prime 2010
9/12/2010
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Duration: 0:50

We take Fallout: New Vegas for a spin at PAX Prime 2010.
Hunted: The Demon's Forge at PAX Prime 2010
9/12/2010
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Duration: 0:19

We were impressed by Hunted: The Demon's Forge at PAX Prime 2010 - except for one important detail.
Raskulls at PAX Prime 2010
9/12/2010
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Duration: 2:28

Raskulls was our surprise find at PAX Prime 2010. Find out why.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero impressions
9/12/2010
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Duration: 1:21

Our first impressions of Dead Rising 2: Case Zero for Xbox Live Arcade.
Apple Game Center news
9/12/2010
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Duration: 0:37

Apple launches Game Center - what it is, and how to reserve your nickname if you don't yet have a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Duke Nukem Forever news
9/12/2010
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Duration: 0:51

Is Duke Nuken Forever really coming out after 13 years? We explore the latest buzz.
Toy Story 3 for DS Review by Pikachu Fan
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Duration: 1:01

7-year-old Pikachu Fan reviews Toy Story 3 for Nintendo DS and compares it to the Xbox 360 version.
Disneyland and Toy Story Mania for Wii
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Blur Community Playdate
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PAX Survival Guide
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Duration: 3:07

Getting ready to attend Penny Arcade Expo? Get some tips from a pair of veteran showgoers.
Love Battle Princess
8/22/2010
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Duration: 0:35

First look at Love Battle Princess for iPhone.
Scott Pilgrim Movie
8/22/2010
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Duration: 0:35

Our thoughts on the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World movie.
Lego Rock Band Revisited
8/22/2010
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Duration: 0:35

We finish Lego Rock Band and our 7-year-old shares his new favorite song.
Operation Little Sister Cosplay Part 2 - Extended Version
8/22/2010
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Duration: 30:17

Operation Little Sister, GrrlGotGame's adventure in cosplay for PAX Prime 2010, concludes with button and makeup shopping, sewing, pattern making and discussion of props.
Kinect Tour
8/15/2010
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Duration: 9:40

We try out the Kinect including Dance Central, Kinect Adventures and Kinectimals.
Privates
8/15/2010
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Duration: 1:28

Why you shouldn't download the free shooter Privates.
Inception (Spoiler-Free Discussion)
8/8/2010
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Duration: 1:25

A spoiler-free discussion of the movie Inception.
Operation Little Sister Cosplay Part 1 - Extended Version
8/8/2010
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Duration: 29:57

The full audio diary of Part 1 of Operation Little Sister, an adventure in cosplay.
Blur Review
8/1/2010
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Duration: 2:13

Review of the Blur racing game for Xbox 360 and PS3.
Farewell to Michael Jackson Zombie in Plants vs. Zombies
8/1/2010
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Duration: 0:48

We say our goodbyes to the Michael Jackson Zombie in PopCap Games' Plants vs. Zombies.
iPad Games: Resident Evil 4 and Zen Bound 2
8/1/2010
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Duration: 1:01

First look at Resident Evil 4 and Zen Bound 2 for iPad.
Lego Harry Potter Review by Pikachu Fan
7/25/2010
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Duration: 2:31

Review of Lego Harry Potter by a 7-year-old - both funny and informative!
Limbo
7/25/2010
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Duration: 0:54

Why the Limbo demo failed to sell us on this Xbox Live Arcade title.
Rock Band 3 Launch Details
7/25/2010
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Duration: 0:32

Rock Band 3 launch details.
Kinect and Xbox 360 4G Launch Details
7/25/2010
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Duration: 0:53

Kinect and Xbox 360 4G launch details including Kinect pack-in game, pricing, dates and why you might be wary of upgrading an older Xbox 360 to the 4G.
Crackdown 2 Tips
7/18/2010
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Duration: 3:12

Tips for getting started with Crackdown 2.
1 vs. 100 Cancelled
7/18/2010
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Duration: 0:26

Our farewell to 1 vs. 100 on Xbox Live.
Games for Girls Debate
7/18/2010
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Duration: 0:50

Community debate on what are 'appropriate' games for girls.
DeathSpank
7/18/2010
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Duration: 0:39

First look at DeathSpank on Xbox Live Arcade.
Treasure Quest Update
7/18/2010
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Duration: 0:50

An update on Big Fish Games' Treasure Quest on Facebook including the addition of Oz Video Poker.
The Silver Lining (King's Quest Fan Tribute)
7/18/2010
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Duration: 0:36

Free release of The Silver Lining Episode 1, a King's Quest fan tribute.
Alan Wake Review
7/11/2010
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Duration: 3:11

Full audio review of Alan Wake.
Console Subscription Debate
7/11/2010
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Duration: 1:25

Busy gamers debate what would make them pay for Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Angry Birds HD
7/11/2010
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Duration: 0:41

Angry Birds HD for iPad.
Toy Story 3
7/11/2010
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Duration: 0:24

First impression of Toy Story 3 for game consoles.
Summer/Fall 2010 Games Preview
7/4/2010
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Duration: 6:02

GrrlGotGame shares the games of Summer and Fall 2010 that she hopes don't suck: Dead Rising 2, Fallout: New Vegas and Lego Harry Potter.
Puzzle Quest 2 First Look
7/4/2010
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Duration: 1:48

First look and listen for Puzzle Quest 2 on Xbox Live Arcade.
Uncharted 2
7/4/2010
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Duration: 0:24

What makes Uncharted 2 so compelling.
PlayStation Plus
7/4/2010
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Duration: 1:21

A look at PlayStation Plus and how it works.
iPad First Look
6/27/2010
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Duration: 5:23

Our preliminary review of the iPad as a gaming portable and social media monitoring device.
iPhone OS 4.0 Tips and Tricks
6/27/2010
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Duration: 2:07

Tips for upgrading an iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to iOS 4.0, and how to use its new features.
First Computer Setup for 7-Year-Old
6/27/2010
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Duration: 0:25

How we set up our 7-year-old's first computer.
Zuma
6/27/2010
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Duration: 0:34

Why Zuma is GrrlGotGame's nemesis.
H.E.R.O. for Game Room
6/27/2010
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Duration: 0:34

Why we didn't buy H.E.R.O. for Game Room.
E3 2010: Full News and Roundtable
6/20/2010
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Duration: 12:14

Our E3 2010 major console and portable coverage including audio highlights from the Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony press conferences.
E3 2010: Microsoft News and Commentary
6/20/2010
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Duration: 4:15

Our E3 2010 coverage of Microsoft including audio highlights from the Microsoft press conference.
E3 2010: Nintendo News and Commentary
6/20/2010
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Duration: 3:15

Our E3 2010 coverage of Nintendo including audio highlights from the Nintendo press conference.
E3 2010: Sony News and Commentary
6/20/2010
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Duration: 3:28

Our E3 2010 coverage of Sony including audio highlights from the Sony press conference..
Chopper Command for Game Room
6/20/2010
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Duration: 0:17

Mini review of Atari 2600 game Chopper Command for Game Room on Xbox 360.
Doom II Review
6/13/2010
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Duration: 5:51

Our audio tour and review of Doom II for Xbox 360 including demon poetry and the new No Rest for the Living levels from Nerve Software.
Green Day: Rock Band Review
6/13/2010
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Duration: 3:34

Review of Green Day: Rock Band.
Rock Band 3 News
6/13/2010
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Duration: 2:07

Details about Rock Band 3 including the keyboard, Pro mode, songs and pricing.
iPhone 4 News
6/13/2010
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Duration: 1:39

The iPhone 4 features and new iPhone OS 4.0 update.
Lego Batman Review by Pikachu Fan
6/6/2010
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Duration: 1:56

Lego Batman Review reviewed by a 7-year-old kid.
Power User Tips: Xbox 360 and Wii
6/6/2010
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Duration: 1:18

Check used and rented Xbox 360 games for damage, and how to clear those white bands when watching Wii videos.
Alan Wake vs. Red Dead Redemption and Doom II
6/6/2010
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Duration: 1:26

We compare Alan Wake, Red Dead Redemption and Doom II for the pure enjoyment factor.
Game Room: Missile Command and Video Pinball
6/6/2010
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Duration: 0:28

Missile Command and Video Pinball for Game Room on Xbox 360.
Glee for iPhone
6/6/2010
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Duration: 3:14

Review of Glee app for iPhone.
Audiophile: Fallout 3
5/30/2010
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Duration: 9:18

Review of the music of Fallout 3.
ModNation Racers Track Creation Tool
5/30/2010
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Duration: 0:55

We check out the Track Creation Tool, possibly the best feature of ModNation Racers for PS3.
Doom II First Impressions
5/30/2010
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Duration: 0:16

First look at Doom II on Xbox Live Arcade.
The Music of Sadness
5/30/2010
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Duration: 0:44

Enjoy a sample of the music from cancelled Wii game Sadness.
Xbox 360 Zero Gamerscore Bug
5/30/2010
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Duration: 1:15

We outsmart Xbox support in figuring out what caused Blur achievements to appear with zero gamerscore and Doom II saves to give an error. Hint: Resetting the cache didn't work.
Alan Wake Tips
5/23/2010
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Duration: 2:55

A spoiler-free look at Alan Wake and how to get past the difficulty ramp in Episode 2.
Boys and Girls Club Avatar Hoodies for Xbox 360
5/23/2010
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Duration: 2:02

Learn how the Microsoft avatar hoodie for Boys and Girls Club of America promotion works and raisex money for the organization.
Goodbye Zynga ("I Will Decline")
5/16/2010
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Duration: 4:29

GrrlGotGame sings her farewell to Zynga games Farmville and Cafe World.
Steam for Mac
5/16/2010
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Duration: 1:07

Steam for Mac launch.
EA Online Pass
5/16/2010
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Duration: 0:24

What the EA Online Pass announcement means for the future of used games.
Beautiful Katamari
5/16/2010
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Duration: 0:36

Beautiful Katamari impressions.
Dead Space
5/16/2010
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Duration: 0:36

Fun with Dead Space late at night with the lights off.
Game Room: Keystone Kapers and Battlezone
5/16/2010
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Duration: 0:41

Keystone Kapers and Battlezone on Game Room for Xbox 360.
Mush for Facebook
5/16/2010
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Duration: 0:41

Mush on Treasure Quest for Facebook.
Halo: Reach Beta Review and Tips
5/9/2010
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Duration: 4:30

Review and tips for the Halo: Reach beta.
Audiophile: Halo
5/9/2010
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Duration: 7:28

Review of the music of Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
Rock Band Party
5/9/2010
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Duration: 1:45

Our Rock Band Party, including Pikachu Fan's debut on vocals.
Treasure Quest for Facebook
5/9/2010
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Duration: 2:02

Review of Treasure Quest for Facebook.
Pitfall for Game Room
5/9/2010
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Duration: 0:33

Review of Pitfall, the Atari 2600 classic, on Game Room for Xbox 360.
Gold N' Fly
5/9/2010
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Duration: 0:47

News of the mashup of Goldeneye 007 with popular rap music.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Review
5/2/2010
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Duration: 3:08

Audio review of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Halo: Reach Beta and Bungie News
5/2/2010
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Duration: 1:18

Details on the Halo: Reach beta and the Bungie-Activision deal.
Game Manuals
5/2/2010
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Duration: 1:38

A source for downloadable game manuals and discussion of their nostalgia factor.
Gunnar Optiks First Look
5/2/2010
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Duration: 1:00

First look at Gunnar Optiks glasses for gamers and computer users.
WarioWare D.I.Y. Review by Pikachu Fan
4/25/2010
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Duration: 1:57

Pikachu Fan (7-year-old) reviews WarioWare D.I.Y.
Club Nintendo
4/25/2010
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Duration: 1:34

How Club Nintendo works, including a look (listen?) at WiiWare exclusive Grill Off With Ultra Hand!
Chromixa for iPhone
4/25/2010
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Duration: 0:23

Review of Chromixa for iPhone.
Glow Artisan for DSi
4/25/2010
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Duration: 0:37

Review of Glow Artisan for DSi.
Social City for iPhone
4/25/2010
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Duration: 0:48

Review of Social City for iPhone.
Halo: Reach Limited Editions
4/25/2010
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Duration: 0:36

Learn about the various Halo: Reach editions.
We Rule
4/18/2010
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Duration: 0:53

Review of We Rule for iPhone.
Sony's The Tester
4/18/2010
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Duration: 2:41

GrrlGotGame takes on The Tester on PlayStation Network.
Green Day Rock Band news
4/18/2010
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Duration: 0:45

News of the Green Day: Rock Band track list and preorder deals.
Geometry Wars 2
4/11/2010
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Duration: 0:24

Audio review of Geometry Wars 2 for Xbox Live Arcade.
Bee Spelled
4/11/2010
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Duration: 0:35

Audio review of Bee Spelled, a word game for iPhone.
Boogie Bunnies
4/11/2010
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Duration: 0:47

Audio review of Boogie Bunnies for Xbox Live Arcade.
Audiophile: Jet Set Radio Future
4/11/2010
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Duration: 4:45

Audio review of the music of Jet Set Radio Future.
Solitaire Siege
4/11/2010
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Duration: 2:45

GrrlGotGame reviews her latest iPhone obsession: Solitaire Siege, a war game with cards.
Dr. Horrible 8-bit Tribute
4/11/2010
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Duration: 1:03

Dr. Horrible, the 8-bit video game tribute.
iPhone 4.0
4/11/2010
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Duration: 0:48

Details of the iPhone 4.0 firmware announcement.
iPhone: IsoWords, Words With Friends and AlphaBattle
4/4/2010
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Duration: 5:29

Audio review of iPhone word games IsoWords, Words With Friends and AlphaBattle.
April Fool's Round-up
4/4/2010
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Duration: 1:15

Audio round-up of the best gaming pranks from April Fool's Day 2010 including a Halo movie and multiplater mode.
Game Room: Adventure for Atari 2600
3/28/2010
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Duration: 0:53

Audio review of Adventure for Atari 2600 on Xbox 360 Game Room.
Good Times Ahead: A Non-Gamer Mom Buys GTA
3/28/2010
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Duration: 4:34

The story of a non-gamer mom who buys GTA for her son believing it to be a racing game called Good Times Ahead.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review by Pikachu Fan
3/28/2010
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Duration: 2:13

Audio review of Avatar: The Last Airbender The Burning Earth and Into the Inferno for Nintendo DS by Pikachu Fan (7-year-old perspective).
Game Room Launch and Starter Tips
3/28/2010
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Duration: 1:21

Tips for getting started with Game Room for Xbox 360.
Perfect Dark
3/21/2010
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Duration: 0:29

First impressions of Perfect Dark on Xbox Live Arcade.
Wolfenstein
3/21/2010
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Duration: 0:32

First impressions of the 2009 Wolfenstein game.
Social City
3/21/2010
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Duration: 0:31

First impressions of Social City on Facebook.
BioShock 2 Review
3/21/2010
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Duration: 4:44

Audio review of BioShock 2.
iPhone: Twittelator, Ping!, SpringFling, Jigsawed and Tweet Defense
3/14/2010
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Duration: 1:56

Audio review of iPhone apps Twittelator, Ping!, SpringFling, Jigsawed and Tweet Defense.
Audiophile: Silent Hill / Akira Yamaoka
3/14/2010
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Duration: 5:04

Review of videogame music from Silent Hill by Akira Yamaoka.
BioShock 2 Multiplayer
3/7/2010
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Duration: 0:30

Tips for BioShock 2 Multiplayer.
The Maw Review
3/7/2010
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Duration: 3:35

Audio review of The Maw.
Rock Band Network Launch and Starter Tips
3/7/2010
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Duration: 1:04

Tips for getting started with Rock Band Network for Xbox 360 and Rock Band 2.
DJ Hero Tips
2/28/2010
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Duration: 1:56

Tips for getting started with DJ Hero.
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom Review by Pikachu Fan
2/28/2010
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Duration: 1:22

Audio review of The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom by Pikachu Fan (7-year-old perspective).
Plants vs Zombies for iPhone
2/21/2010
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Duration: 0:54

Audio review of Plants vs Zombies for iPhone.
Audiophile: BioShock / Garry Schyman
2/21/2010
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Duration: 3:55

Review of videogame music from BioShock by Garry Schyman.
BioShock Audio Tour
2/21/2010
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Duration: 2:54

Audio tour of the original BioShock.
BioShock 2 First Look and Tips
2/14/2010
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Duration: 2:37

Tips for getting started with BioShock 2.
Retro Games: Blast Corps, Jet Set Radio Future, Dark Summit and Shadowman
2/7/2010
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Duration: 4:09

Retro games overdue for a reboot: Blast Corps, Jet Set Radio Future, Dark Summit and Shadowman
Goosebumps Horrorland Review by Pikachu Fan
2/7/2010
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Duration: 1:50

Audio review of Goosebumps Horrorland for Nintendo DS by Pikachu Fan (6-year-old perspective).
Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli Review
2/7/2010
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Duration: 1:09

Audio review of Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli expansion DLC.
Borderlands Review
1/31/2010
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Duration: 5:50

Review and audio tour of Borderlands.
Audiophile: Morrowind / Jeremy Soule
1/31/2010
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Duration: 3:20

Review of videogame music from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by Jeremy Soule.
Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers
1/24/2010
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Duration: 0:32

First look at Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers for Xbox Live Arcade.
Lego Rock Band Review with Pikachu Fan
1/24/2010
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Duration: 3:13

Our full audio review of Lego Rock Band with 6-year-old Pikachu Fan featuring Monster by The Automatic.
Comment on EA and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
1/17/2010
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Duration: 1:09

Interesting comment from a developer who worked with Lorne Lanning on Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath.
Assassin's Creed II Review
1/17/2010
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Duration: 2:54

Audio review of Assassin's Creed II.
The Saboteur
1/10/2010
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Duration: 0:43

First look at The Saboteur.
Trials HD
1/10/2010
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Duration: 0:22

First look at Trials HD for Xbox Live Arcade.
Sinister Gamers
1/10/2010
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Duration: 1:49

Why game developers should be more sensitive to left-handed gamers.
Lego Star Wars DS Review by Pikachu Fan
1/10/2010
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Duration: 1:29

Lego Star Wars for Nintendo DS reviewed by Pikachu Fan (6-year-old perspective).
Dragon's Age: Origins
1/3/2010
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Duration: 0:48

First look at Dragon's Age: Origins.
Borderlands Tips
1/3/2010
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Duration: 1:21

Getting started tips for Borderlands.
Zelda Reorchestrated
1/3/2010
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Duration: 1:48

We survey the newly reorchestrated Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time music.
Lego Rock Band First Look with Pikachu Fan
12/27/2009
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Duration: 1:30

Lego Rock Band First Look with Pikachu Fan (6-year-old perspective).
Forza Motorsport 3
12/27/2009
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Duration: 1:14

Forza Motorsport 3 tips.
Zuma's Revenge
12/20/2009
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Duration: 1:09

Audio review of Zuma's Revenge.
Zynga Community Games
12/13/2009
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Duration: 2:40

A look at Zynga Community Games on Facebook including Farmville and Cafe World.
Child's Play Charity Auction 2009
12/13/2009
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Duration: 1:12

Our report from Child's Play Charity Auction 2009.
DSiWare: Pinball Pulse
12/6/2009
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Duration: 0:25

Audio review of Pinball Pulse for Nintendo DSi.
Halo 3 ODST
11/29/2009
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Duration: 3:44

Audio review of Halo 3 ODST.
Assassin's Creed II First Look and Tips
11/22/2009
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Duration: 4:05

Tips for Assassin's Creed II.
Plants Vs. Zombies
11/15/2009
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Duration: 0:49

Audio review of Plants Vs. Zombies.
Bejeweled Blitz
11/15/2009
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Duration: 2:06

Audio review of Bejeweled Blitz on Facebook.
Torchlight
11/15/2009
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Duration: 0:42

Audio review of Torchlight.
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time
11/1/2009
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Duration: 0:45

Audio review of Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time.
Make My Game: Mercy Sparx
11/1/2009
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Duration: 1:34

Games we'd like to see featuring Mercy Sparx.
Farmville
11/1/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Audio reviews of Farmville for Facebook.
Rock Band for iPhone
10/25/2009
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Duration: 0:29

Audio reviews of Rock Band for iPhone.
iPhone: Skee-Ball, Spider and Harbor Master
10/18/2009
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Duration: 0:53

Audio reviews of iPhone games Skee-Ball, Spider and Harbor Master.
Fallout 3 Review
10/18/2009
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Duration: 0:50

Audio review of Fallout 3.

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